1934 DIRTY JOKES Offensive Racist ANECDOTA AMERICANA Depression Era Humor 1st ED

Description: ANECDOTA AMERICANA: Being, Explicitly, An Anthology of Tales in the VernacularAnonymous (edited by J. Mortimer Hall)Published by Nesor Publishing Company, New York, 1934. First Edition. Good hardcover, in acceptable dustjacket. Good binding, light cover wear, previous owner's gift inscription to ffep & note to front dj flap, unmarked text, tears & chips to dj repaired with archival tape, now in archival mylar wrapper. 8vo, 192 pages.This rare volume presents a collection of 500 risqué jokes and anecdotes, capturing the irreverent humor of early 20th-century America. Compiled anonymously and edited by J. Mortimer Hall, the book offers a glimpse into the social mores and taboos of its time.The content ranges from mildly suggestive to explicitly bawdy, reflecting the era's attitudes towards sexuality, race, and social norms. It's important to note that many of the jokes would be considered offensive by today's standards, serving as a historical artifact of societal attitudes in the 1930s.This first edition, with its $3.00 price on the front flap, represents a significant piece of Americana for collectors interested in the evolution of humor and social commentary in the United States. The book's scarcity and controversial nature make it a sought-after item for bibliophiles and scholars of American cultural history. Loc: E6StoreAdd to FavoritesFeedback1934 DIRTY JOKES Offensive Racist ANECDOTA AMERICANA Depression Era Humor 1st ED ANECDOTA AMERICANA: Being, Explicitly, An Anthology of Tales in the VernacularAnonymous (edited by J. Mortimer Hall)Published by Nesor Publishing Company, New York, 1934. First Edition. Good hardcover, in acceptable dustjacket. Good binding, light cover wear, previous owner's gift inscription to ffep & note to front dj flap, unmarked text, tears & chips to dj repaired with archival tape, now in archival mylar wrapper. 8vo, 192 pages.This rare volume presents a collection of 500 risqué jokes and anecdotes, capturing the irreverent humor of early 20th-century America. Compiled anonymously and edited by J. Mortimer Hall, the book offers a glimpse into the social mores and taboos of its time.The content ranges from mildly suggestive to explicitly bawdy, reflecting the era's attitudes towards sexuality, race, and social norms. It's important to note that many of the jokes would be considered offensive by today's standards, serving as a historical artifact of societal attitudes in the 1930s.This first edition, with its $3.00 price on the front flap, represents a significant piece of Americana for collectors interested in the evolution of humor and social commentary in the United States. The book's scarcity and controversial nature make it a sought-after item for bibliophiles and scholars of American cultural history. Loc: E6

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